Postcomm has launched a three-month consultation to find out what users expect from the universal postal service currently provided by Royal Mail. A document published by Postcomm today invites postal users for the first time to comment on the universal service, to say what matters to them, and how they expect the service to develop – for example in response to changes in technology.
Read MoreThe regulator for the UK’s postal service yesterday accused the head of the Royal Mail of “holding customers hostage” following a warning that the Highlands’ postal service may be scrapped. Martin Stanley, chief executive of Postcomm, said that comments made last week by Allan Leighton, chairman of the Royal Mail, threatening to increase the isolation of remote communities, were “inexcusable”. In an open letter, Mr Stanley said that any failure to deliver a full postal service to the Highlands area would be met with “vigorous enforcement action by Postcomm”.
Read MoreFollowing the award of a long-term warehouse management contract to Tibbett & Britten Group plc in February 2000, Homebase, a DIY retailer in the UK, has placed all its primary and secondary transport operations in the hands of the logistics service provider. Commencing on 1 July 2003, the contract nearly doubles Tibbett & Britten’s business with Homebase, taking total revenues to around £33 million (€48 million) a year.
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Read MorePotential buyers have submitted initial bids for Hays’ logistics business, marking the first milestone in new chief executive Colin Matthews’ break-up plan for the support services groups.
The majority of first round bids were submitted on Friday although some could still come in this week. Both trade and financial buyers are believed to have put in offers for the division, which analysts value at about Pounds 200m-Pounds 300m.
Exel, the freight and logistics group, has signalled its interest in Hays’ logistics division, although it is understood to be keen not to overpay for any potential acquisition. Rival Tibbett & Britten is also believed to be interested.
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